New Jersey Oddity
Nov 9, 2023 14:41:02 #
Lucy, the Elephant used to be a rooming house; but today she is just a tourist attraction in Margate New Jersey. The first shot is to show what the thing looks like. The second shot was done with a fisheye because I just couldn't help myself. lol
Erich
Erich
Nov 9, 2023 15:31:04 #
If you want something big to look bigger, photograph it up close with a fisheye lens. The subject certainly falls within the category of being an oddity.
Nov 9, 2023 15:36:02 #
Everytime I'm close to this town (not really that often) I try to stop and snap a few photos. This time, I was there while it was closed and there were not very many tourists around, which made it ideal. for breaking out the fisheye.
Erich
Erich
Nov 9, 2023 16:15:29 #
The lighting brings out the textures and shapes in #1 really well, and from this angle we can see that it is dipping its trunk into water. Like the trees as framing too. It's quite a bit more than a documentary shot.
#2 is begging to be placed in a more suitable environment
Time for a composite, Erich, or - gulp - AI assist???
#2 is begging to be placed in a more suitable environment
Time for a composite, Erich, or - gulp - AI assist???Nov 9, 2023 16:19:12 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The lighting brings out the textures and shapes in #1 really well, and from this angle we can see that it is dipping its trunk into water. Like the trees as framing too. It's quite a bit more than a documentary shot.
#2 is begging to be placed in a more suitable environment Time for a composite, Erich, or - gulp - AI assist???
#2 is begging to be placed in a more suitable environment
Time for a composite, Erich, or - gulp - AI assist???I was afraid someone might suggest a composite. I'll have to give that some thought. Thanks for looking.
Erich
Nov 9, 2023 16:42:18 #
Nov 9, 2023 18:01:25 #
UTMike wrote:
A fun set, Erich!
It's good to have a subject that encourages you not to take yourself so seriously.
Erich
Nov 9, 2023 18:30:30 #
Nov 9, 2023 18:58:55 #
Yes, there was a time that it was in pretty poor shape; but, happily, someone decided it was worth saving and making some tourist money with.
Erich
Erich
Nov 10, 2023 02:32:10 #
I have to give you credit Erich, you find some of the most incredible subjects but I think this tops the list. Love the fisheye
Nov 10, 2023 06:08:52 #
ebrunner wrote:
Lucy, the Elephant used to be a rooming house; but today she is just a tourist attraction in Margate New Jersey. The first shot is to show what the thing looks like. The second shot was done with a fisheye because I just couldn't help myself. lol
Erich
Erich
Great set!!!
Nov 10, 2023 07:37:08 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
I have to give you credit Erich, you find some of the most incredible subjects but I think this tops the list. Love the fisheye
I live in New Jersey.... the place is full of crazy ^%$$! Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
Nov 10, 2023 07:38:59 #
Nov 10, 2023 09:38:51 #
Nov 10, 2023 09:54:27 #
The fisheye shot works for me. I like how the clouds act as a sort of vignette for this shot.
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